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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.43, 1,601.19 and 1,049.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.43, 1,601.19 and 1,049.25 is: 1,573.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.43 : 1,601.19 = 1,049.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.43/1,601.19 = 1,049.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.43x = 1,601.19 × 1,049.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.43x = 1,680,048.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,048.61/1,067.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.92

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